ADA Singapore Party 2009 (2nd May 2009)

[ADA SG]

Need $ to enter if you are not participant, so not many people i guess. Actually this is a good gathering and knowledge that we can share and learn on the day itself.

Hopefully that the registration fee is not going to be a barrier for like-minded people to attend to today's event. There are more to gain . Thanks to all who have registered, for some who are still undecided, last call....seats are limited.

Let's have a great event today! See you guys later.

[blackBRUSHalgae]

1) Robert (Shadow)
2) Adrian Ng (blue33)
3) Vinz (vinz)
4) Derrick (BBA) would like to add one more
5) Paul (nature beauty)
6) Tan Kian Seng (TKS7011)
7) Yeo Siak Wee (ahhuyeo)
8 ) Sim Kian Hong (stormy)
9) William Ng (williamng)
10) Chee Yong (tcy81)
11) Nicholas (wackytpt)
12) Poon Jun Long (monstar)
13) Irwin (celticfish)
14) Ghim Sia (ghim)
15) L C Chan (Our Guest from ACT, Chief of ADA MY)
16) Bryan Wee (Our Guest from MY, Chief of New Oasis)
17) Nguyen Tat Dat (Our Guest from Vietnam, ADA forum Vietnam)
18 ) Alvin (Morgan01)
19) Eugene (genes)
20) Victor Yeo (aqua2525)
21) Ann (beetroot)

[barmby]

22) Colin (barmby)

[tcy81]

Very nice gathering to meet the fellow aquascapers
good information and knowledge sharing at the event.
Hopefully more of such events to come in the further

[ADA SG]

Hope that all those who attended the event today had a good time and also took back something. And good to see the winners going home happy. =)

[TKS7011]

Very fruitful, I enjoyed it Thanks for the effort!

[celticfish]

Aside from the catchup session its as TKS7011 says, "Very fruitful!"
Lots of gems for the competition were "dropped" in the session!
Preview of the tanks for the competition, Thio's offer of ADA goodies at a steal, Stan's humourous candour in his critic, Benny's tips from the photography perspective and Mr. LC Chan's tips on ADA scoring!
*wah, can I catch my breath now?... *

Now, I'm starting to waver and thinking of having that dream planted tank again (full ADA setup only!!)...
I even thinking of joining them as an ADA groupie for the ADA party in October!
Anyone else game for it?!?

[EvolutionZ]

wheres the video?

[Ian Lim]

Any photo or video on the event is much appreciated.

[genes]

Photos...alot of them... coming up shortly...still editing...need more time

[Ian Lim]

Photos...alot of them... coming up shortly...still editing...need more time

With your photography skill I am sure it is going to be awesome. Thanks.

[genes]

Not so long time ago, tucked in a little corner of Kebangan MRT, there held a party.... an AQ-ADASG style party...

And here is how it goes...

Upon arrival, guest are treated to a nice IWAGUMI layout on a television screen. AMANO style of course!


Some books and magazines available to guests at special discounts.


One of the Aquajournal on sale.


Inside the room, another electronic banner to mark the event of the day.


PRIZES!!!

[genes]

Close up of the plaque that is reserved for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings in the competition.


Arrival of our distinguished judges from across the causeway. MR LC Chan and StanChung. Both known for their experience and contribution to the aquascaping world.


The early birds of the day. From left, William (williamng), Robert (shadow), Paul (naturebeauty), Kian Hong (stormy), Yeo (ahhuyeo, the winner of this competition)


This picture I must put. Prior to the start of the event, our hungry Stanchung enjoying a pack of made in Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice!!! Sorry uncle Stan!


Arrival of AQ's Boss, Benny Ng. Benny busy acknowledging the hard work of our contestants.

[genes]

Benny and Thio (Boss of ADASG) having a chat with our Malaysian friends.


The 4 judges loading their guns for the critique session. Behold contestants! They are not holding back! (from left, LC Chan, Stanchung, Benny Ng and Thio EK)


Guest seated and waiting eagerly for the event to kick off!

[genes]

The ear opener for the day! Vincent (valice) singing the theme song for the event! Woohoo!!!


Thio doing the chorus.


Benny dancing to the theme song. Is that the Ma-ca-re-na style benny?




Hehe ... they are actually giving the speeches to kick start the event. Yeah!!!

[genes]

Our Malaysian friends among the crowd.


As the photos of the contestant's tanks are flashed across the screen. The judges give out their views and opinions on how to improve the scape.


LC pointing out the mistakes of the tanks to the audience.
For those who do not know. LC is well known in the aquascaping world. Trained by Amano himself in Japan, and have been the guest judge for many competitions including AQUARAMA.


After the critique session. The guests are treated to some refreshments. The brownies are so good!


Our AQ forum administrator Vinz (center white shirt) having a good laugh during the break.

[genes]

Contestants receiving their certificate from Thio.

Placing no. 26 Chee Yong (tcy81)


Placing no. 25 Ghim Sia (ghim)
Sorry buddy! Caught you while you are blinking.


Placing no. 19 Paul (naturebeauty). He is all stoked! So cheerful!!!


Placing no. 14 Kian Seng (TKS7011)


Placing no. 9 William (williamng)

[genes]

Placing no. 7 Derrick (blackBRUSHalgae)


Placing no. 5 Adrian (blue33) AQ's funny man!


And our 3rd placing in the competition Kian Hong (stormy) receiving his certificate, plaque and a pair of ADA scissors.


In 2nd placing, Robert hartono (shadow) winning a Mini-S ADA tank set.


And finally our CHAMPION for AQ+ADASG 2009 contest!!! (Yeo / ahhuyeo) with the grand prize of a 2ft ADA tank set.

[genes]

As a token of appreciation, gifts were handed over by Thio to the judges who spent countless of hours infront of their computer scrutinizing the entries amist their busy schedules.






And Justin (Rannmasatome), no we did not forget about you. Here is yours collected by Irwin (celticfish) on your behalf. Justin is also one of the judges for the competition but was not able to attend the party.

[genes]

After all the awards and prizes have been given out. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners commented on their own tanks.

Yeo commenting on his beautiful tank that showcase a great perception of depth in his layout.


Robert with what StanChung calls an "IWA-WOODY" layout.


And Kian Hong commeting on his zen and natural looking IWAGUMI Layout.


And if you think its over, ITS NOT! Followed next was a seminair by LC Chan on achieving a winning tank. Those that attended this party would agree with me this session is very fruitful!!!

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